Hearing Protection

It is common knowledge that loud noise can cause hearing loss. So, if you are around loud noises, you may wish to consider custom hearing protection. At Kenwood Hearing Center, we offer a wide array of hearing protection products ranging from in-ear monitors for musicians to ear plugs for sleeping which are made from a custom mold of your ear. We also offer devices to protect hearing in loud work environments, while hunting, or while riding a motorcycle. Even if you are a recreational swimmer, custom hearing protectors can be used to help prevent water from getting into the ears.

Our hearing care professionals frequently encounter patients who are suffering from hearing loss as a result of exposure to loud noises. Factory workers, musicians and construction workers are just some of the many individuals who can suffer from work-related hearing loss. There are many different leisure activities that can also cause serious hearing impairments, particularly with prolonged and repeated exposure. The hearing care professionals at Kenwood Hearing Center can’t stress enough that protecting your hearing is an important part of keeping your ears healthy and preventing hearing loss. By using hearing protection, you can help prevent future hearing complications.

Noise-induced Hearing Loss

The threshold for hearing damage is around 85 decibels (dB) – which is equivalent to the level of noise that you might encounter on a street with a heavy, continuous flow of traffic – is sufficient to cause irreparable damage to the tiny hair-like cells that dwell within the inner ear. These little hair-like organelles are called stereocilia, and they respond to vibrations from sound; the sterocilia movement is translated into nerve signals that are carried down the auditory nerve and into the brain.

Loud music is the most common cause of hearing loss. Whether it’s at a live concert or on your iPod, music can quite literally be deafening, with levels reaching 110 to 120 decibels. Another common cause of hearing loss is heavy machinery and power tools. Gunshots and explosions can also cause serious hearing damage and even ear drum rupture, with some gunshots exceeding 150 decibels. Explosions are not just loud; they also have a pressure wave that can cause further damage to the ear. Even sporting events can result in dangerous exposure levels.

Fortunately, you can avoid permanent hearing damage by simply turning down the volume or by wearing protective headphones or ear plugs. Our hearing care professionals can help fit you with personalized hearing protection, which is more effective and more comfortable than “generic” ear plugs.

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, long, repeated exposure to loud music and other sounds over 85 dB holds the potential to cause hearing loss.

Notably, OSHA guidelines require employers to provide employees with ear protection if they are consistently exposed to loud noise. If you are regularly exposed to loud noise at work or as the result of a hobby (i.e. a musician or pilot), then it’s best to get your hearing tested to determine if you are suffering from hearing loss. Many do not even realize that they’re exposing themselves to damaging sounds.

Are you frequently exposed to loud noise? Contact Kenwood Hearing Center for more information about our hearing protection products or to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced hearing care professionals.

Testimonials

“My hearing aids have made an incredible improvement in my ability to hear clearly what others are saying, a well as ambient sounds. Their unobtrusiveness is an additional benefit”

— TS

“My audiologist did an excellent job throughout the appointments in explaining everything. Thank you!”

— HF

My audiologist is very good. Experience at Kenwood Hearing Center was very well taken. I am very satisfied with everything”

— KW

“My experience was great! So may improvements in different areas. I live a very full life and “happiness” is: living each day confident and carefree and comfortable. Thanks to Kenwood Hearing Cener I am able to enjoy my life to the max! The reason some survey answers are “same” is because my old aids were fit perfectly about 4 years ago. I am very satisfied and happy!”

— JD

“I am very happy with these hearing aids. Sarah is very knowledgeable and has met my needs. All the girls are very pleasant and have been since I’ve been coming starting in the 80′s. Thank you and take care.”

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